"The DL Chronicles" (2005) TV series

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Kiss but don't tell.

Plot:

The DL Chronicles is a series of short stories about men of color who lead double sex lives. Episode; Wes introduces us to Wes Thomas...

Plot Keywords:

Anthology | Gay Interest | Infidelity | Gay | Closeted Homosexual

Awards:

3 wins

Cast

Damian T. Raven	...	Chadwick Williams (4 episodes, 2007)
Sheilynn Wactor	...	Shirley (2 episodes, 2007)
T. Ashanti Mozelle	...	Jesse (2 episodes, 2007)

Runtime:

USA:30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:MA

Filming Locations:

North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Here! TV

Soundtrack:

Chronicles

Respectable TV Fare

It's important to remember that this "series" was conceived for the small rather than large screen. As such, it's a respectably written (by Quincy Lenear) and directed (by LeNear and Doendray Gossett) series on a now-timely topic.

The created year of 2005 already makes a difference in 2008, with less "bite" than probably it had just three years ago. One can imagine how dated this may become in only a few more years.

The acting is sensibly played by talented pros who downplay their lines, striving for subtlety and nuance. While the script only allows them to go so far, the cast does well with the material.

The four segments, "Wes," "Robert," "Boo," and "Mark" are all interesting, with the "Robert" sequence becoming quite touching toward the end. One wonders what kind of "season" this was, being comprised of a mere four segments. Still, "The DL Chronicles" is one of the first and most notable to tackle this sensitive subject, and do it with considerable sensitivity.